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Somaro: Discover Preserved Tradition of Yamagata in the Heart of Sakata City
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Somaro: Discover Preserved Tradition of Yamagat...
Equipped with a Japanese garden, many tearooms, a cafe, and a theatre room, Somaro offers a rich cultural experience. Visitors can enjoy traditional performances by Sakata maiko, savour tea and...
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Somaro: Discover Preserved Tradition of Yamagat...
Equipped with a Japanese garden, many tearooms, a cafe, and a theatre room, Somaro offers...
![The cooling mountainous regions of Japan beckons locals and tourists alike for a cool respite from the summer heat.](http://www.japanrailclub.com/cdn/shop/articles/Top_5_destinations_in_Japan_to_ESCAPE_the_summer_heat.png?v=1719312363&width=533)
Summer in Japan: Top 5 Destinations in Japan to...
While the summer heat in Japan can be cruel, this season offers great opportunities to explore some of Japan's coolest destinations for a short getaway. From the northern region of...
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Summer in Japan: Top 5 Destinations in Japan to...
While the summer heat in Japan can be cruel, this season offers great opportunities to...
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5 Must-Visit Spots in Yamagata this Summer as R...
こんにちは!My name is Miura, and I am a station staff of JR Yamagata Station (山形駅). Here are some recommended spots to visit this summer by us crew members and station...
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5 Must-Visit Spots in Yamagata this Summer as R...
こんにちは!My name is Miura, and I am a station staff of JR Yamagata Station (山形駅)....
![歡慶「零食之日」!到日本必吃的6種零食](http://www.japanrailclub.com/cdn/shop/articles/6_Must-Try_Japanese_Snacks_1.png?v=1718789988&width=533)
歡慶「零食之日」!到日本必吃的6種零食
你或是你認識的人,應該有去日本旅行,然後帶回有塞滿半個行李箱日本零食的經驗——日本的零食真的很與眾不同!你知道日本有一個專門慶祝美味零食的日子嗎?
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歡慶「零食之日」!到日本必吃的6種零食
你或是你認識的人,應該有去日本旅行,然後帶回有塞滿半個行李箱日本零食的經驗——日本的零食真的很與眾不同!你知道日本有一個專門慶祝美味零食的日子嗎?
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Happy Snack Day! 6 Must-Try Snacks When Visitin...
You or someone you know has probably had the experience of visiting Japan and coming back with half a suitcase full of snacks―Japanese snacks just hit different! Did you know...
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Happy Snack Day! 6 Must-Try Snacks When Visitin...
You or someone you know has probably had the experience of visiting Japan and coming...
![Tsuyu & Minazuki: A Guide to Japan's Rainy Season in The "Month of Water"](http://www.japanrailclub.com/cdn/shop/articles/Guide_to_Japan_Tsuyu.png?v=1718699720&width=533)
Tsuyu & Minazuki: A Guide to Japan's Rainy Seas...
With a higher amount of rainfall as compared to other months of the year, it is no wonder that June is called the “month of water”, or minazuki (水無月) in...
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Tsuyu & Minazuki: A Guide to Japan's Rainy Seas...
With a higher amount of rainfall as compared to other months of the year, it...